New medical office building construction begins near Gleneagle
Construction has started on a new two-story medical office building in Colorado Springs, Colorado, aimed at expanding cardiology and vascular care access.
The 35,000-square-foot facility will feature an ambulatory surgery center, a standalone cardiac catheterization lab, imaging services and diagnostic facilities.
“This has been part of the plan for Colorado Springs Cardiology, in the name of expanding access for patients for cardiology, ambulatory surgery and outpatient cardiac procedures,” Peter Burd, COO of Heart & Vascular Partners, told local news. “It will be a full clinic that includes diagnostic imaging and also serves patients for routine exams.”
Heart & Vascular Partners, a nationwide managed-services organization, last year became the operating partner for Colorado Springs Cardiology, an independent practice that was previously based inside St. Francis Hospital before relocating in November 2023, Burd said.
The center is being developed by Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate. Colorado Springs Cardiology will operate as the primary tenant. The facility is scheduled to open in November 2025.
St. Tammany’s $75 million surgery center to open in 2025
St. Tammany Health System is set to open its new $75 million surgery center in Covington, Louisiana, later this month. The 126,000-square-foot facility will focus on same-day procedures, such as knee surgeries and hysterectomies, with 12 operating rooms.
The center will be equipped with advanced technology, including motion sensor lighting that kills bacteria, 4K video screens, and a sterilization process designed to ensure safety and efficiency. While primarily dedicated to outpatient procedures, the facility will also include 15 rooms for overnight stays when necessary.
“This new center will provide world-class care right here on the north shore,” Brian Grissom, director of anesthesia for St. Tammany Health System, told local news.
The center expects to serve over 5,800 patients in its first year and will free up space at the nearby main hospital for critical care cases, executives said. Construction began two years ago and is set to conclude with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 17.
NexCore launches Katy project
NexCore Group has started construction on a new medical office building in Katy, Texas. The facility, located within the Katy Boardwalk District, aims to enhance outpatient care accessibility in the area and will be anchored by an ambulatory surgery center.
The 60,000-square-foot building will include a range of medical specialties and outpatient services, catering to the growing healthcare demands of Katy’s expanding population, executives said in a press release.
“This collaboration is the latest chapter in a series of partnerships between NexCore and Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare,” Jim Hartmann, executive vice president with NexCore, said in a press release. “These projects are made possible through the partnership that we form with the physicians in the ownership of the real estate. Dr. Haas was instrumental in securing the land for this project and was the physician champion who facilitated the successful partnership.”
The medical office building is part of a broader mixed-use development project and is scheduled for completion in late 2025.
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists to Open St. Augustine Clinic in January
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is expanding its footprint in Northeast Florida with the January 2025 opening of a 14,500-square-foot clinic in St. Augustine.
The clinic is the first phase of a new 37,000-square-foot medical facility that will include an imaging center and an ambulatory surgery center, slated for completion in August 2025.
The facility will serve as the organization’s ninth in the region and is expected to treat over 26,000 patients annually. Once fully operational, it will feature four operating rooms, 23 clinic exam rooms, two interventional pain management suites, an interventional radiology suite and an MRI suite.
“Our vision for the future is quickly taking shape and we couldn’t be more excited to offer so many services at this one location,” Donnie Romine, CEO of Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, said in a press release. “We are proud to be the regional leader in musculoskeletal care and look forward to providing the entire spectrum of orthopedic and spine services to these communities.”
Community Health Network Breaks Ground on $335M Westfield Health Campus
Community Health Network has begun construction on a $335 million health and wellness campus in Westfield, Indiana.
The 425,000-square-foot facility, located near 196th Street and U.S. 31, will include an ambulatory surgery center, a medical office building, an emergency department, and a six-story, 100-bed inpatient tower. The patient tower will feature advanced hospital services, including labor and delivery with family-focused neonatal intensive care unit rooms.
“This campus is all about enhancing access to high-quality, convenient care for Westfield residents and surrounding areas,” Community Health Network COO Jason Fahrlander told local news. “It demonstrates our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of this community with comprehensive services delivered close to home.”
The project will be completed in phases: the medical office building is set to open in early 2025, with the surgery center and hospital facilities following in 2026.
Skanska to build Medical Complex in Florida
Skanska has secured a $435 million contract with Lee Health to build a new medical complex in Fort Myers, Florida. The 52-acre campus, designed by Flad Architects, will feature a five-story, 416,000-square-foot hospital, a 125,000-square-foot medical office building with an ambulatory surgery center, and a central energy plant.
The facility will include over a dozen operating rooms, 44 emergency rooms, 168 patient rooms, a rehabilitation gym, and specialized clinics for orthopedics, spine care, rheumatology, and infectious diseases, covering more than 560,000 square feet of healthcare space.
Construction of utilities is already underway, with project completion expected by the fourth quarter of 2027. Skanska’s other healthcare projects in Florida include expansions at Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, and Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.
